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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,903.03, 4,354.85 and 955.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,903.03, 4,354.85 and 955.38 is: 1,433.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,903.03 : 4,354.85 = 955.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,903.03/4,354.85 = 955.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,903.03x = 4,354.85 × 955.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,903.03x = 4,160,536.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,160,536.59/2,903.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,433.17

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